Pixelation

Critique => Pixel Art => Topic started by: Julien on November 06, 2005, 07:10:38 pm

Title: First Sprite
Post by: Julien on November 06, 2005, 07:10:38 pm

Hi there !
I'm new at pixelating so I need some training...
However, if you have some time, could you tell me what's wrong with this first sprite ?

Original :
(http://julenstein.free.fr/images/pixelart/simon.gif)
Edit 1 :
(http://julenstein.free.fr/images/pixelart/simon2.gif)
Edit 3 :
(http://julenstein.free.fr/images/pixelart/simon3.gif)
Edit 4 :
(http://julenstein.free.fr/images/pixelart/simon4.gif)
Edit 5 :
(http://julenstein.free.fr/images/pixelart/simon5.gif)
Edit 6 :
(http://julenstein.free.fr/images/pixelart/simon6.gif)

It's a Simon Belmont sprite, from Castlevania.

Thanks for criticizing !

Title: Re: First Sprite
Post by: Zach on November 06, 2005, 07:30:18 pm

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/zach3427/fixerup.png) quick edit :D

Title: Re: First Sprite
Post by: FatalFetus on November 06, 2005, 07:54:35 pm

step one: dont make crotch flaps FLESHTONES :(

Title: Re: First Sprite
Post by: Zach on November 06, 2005, 07:59:03 pm

oh come on you can't really think that? heh well it's only 3 colors what else is there too do?

Title: Re: First Sprite
Post by: Julien on November 06, 2005, 08:49:27 pm

Thanks for the quick edit. As suggested, I added some shades on his belt and I gave him a taller head...
What else can I fix ^_^ ?

(http://julenstein.free.fr/images/pixelart/simon2.gif)

Title: Re: First Sprite
Post by: Zach on November 06, 2005, 08:58:01 pm

one thing that you shouldn't do when making such small sprites, is using so many colors i cut my edit down to like 3 and it looks almost just as good as your 12 colors :D

Title: Re: First Sprite
Post by: Sawtooth on November 06, 2005, 11:52:07 pm

Another thing is that even with so many colors there's little noticable shading.  Make your shadows a little darker, maybe?  I'd like to see more face, too, something between your latest edit and zach's would be ncie.  Other than the loincloth issue (maybe try making it brown?), good color separation and pose.  Welcome!

Title: Re: First Sprite
Post by: Derek_R on November 06, 2005, 11:56:23 pm

Welcome  ;).

To me theres so little contrast, that the extra shades aren't needed. You should raise the contrast between your shades a bit.

Nice work so far, keep pixelling! :).

Title: Re: First Sprite
Post by: Rawsushi on November 07, 2005, 03:06:37 am

A couple quick tips when working with a sprite of this size---

- Focus more on the illusion of depth and don't rely on outlines. In fact, I find it easier to not use ANY outlines.
- Choose colors that you can use throughout the piece. Don't just have "flesh" and "clothing" colors.

If I wasn't so busy, I'd expand on this. Sorry. That's all I have right now.

Title: Re: First Sprite
Post by: Julien on November 07, 2005, 08:59:00 pm

Edit 4 :
(http://julenstein.free.fr/images/pixelart/simon4.gif)

This way ?

Title: Re: First Sprite
Post by: Andy Tran on November 07, 2005, 10:36:50 pm

 You should add good contrast to it. Add the highlight for the muscle and make it bright but not to white. Make the muscle highlights kinda yellowish.   

Title: Re: First Sprite
Post by: Julien on November 08, 2005, 02:25:21 pm

Edit 5 :
(http://julenstein.free.fr/images/pixelart/simon5.gif)

Added a light source but it seems odd to me... Isn't it ?

Edit 6 :
(http://julenstein.free.fr/images/pixelart/simon6.gif)